Prologue

he story of Maimonides' 100 years of compassionate medical care for its diverse and ever-changing communities is one that has been well documented over the decades in hospital board minutes, newspaper articles, scholarly books and even in the captured memories of some of those community members who graced us with their recollections of life in and around Maimonides and Borough Park. The history of how this small dispensary evolved into a world-class medical center owes a debt of gratitude to those who helped bring this centennial story to life.